MINUTES
MERIT SYSTEM PROTECTION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2017 - 5:00 P.M.
ERNIE LEE MAGAHA BUILDING
221 PALAFOX PLACE, 4TH FLOOR TRAINING ROOM
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32502

Members Present:  Rev. Gene Hudson
                               Fay Harvey
                               Danny Lewis

Members Absent: None

Staff Present:         V. Keith Wells

Invocation:         Fay Harvey

Pledge:         Fay Harvey

There being no additions to the agenda, Rev. Gene Hudson moved to adopt the agenda. Danny Lewis seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Upon call for the approval of the minutes of the MSPB meeting of 11/8/2016, Gene Hudson moved for approval. Danny Lewis seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

I. PUBLIC FORUM: No one requested to speak.

II. OLD BUSINESS: The Arthur McCants hearing should be scheduled following the March meeting. Darrell Tompkins has been mediated with ongoing discussion regarding resolution. The Tompkins hearing is presently scheduled for February 14, 2017. Kevin Merritt matter has been resolved. The appeal of Terrance McCants was resolved following the prehearing conference. The Board ratified the settlement agreement executed by the parties.

III. NEW BUSINESS: No new appeals were filed in the prior 30 days. An additional follow up to the mediation of Darrell Tompkins appeal will take place before February 14, 2017.

IV. REPORT FROM APPOINTING AUTHORITIES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS:

A. Board of County Commissioners

B. Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA)

C. Escambia County Sheriff's Department

V. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: The attorney's report was presented as part of the old and new business discussion.

VI. ADJOURNMENT: Danny Lewis moved, Gene Hudson seconded, motion passed-adjournment.